Must-Read: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

Judy Blume manages to capture those oh-so-important preteen girl moments—buying your first bra, having your first period, and liking boys—with heart and humor.

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Must-Read: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Few characters teach us as much about the adolescent experience (i.e., confusion, angst, etc.) as cynical, "phonie"-hating, 16-year-old Holden Caulfield. He is as relevant today as he was in 1951, when the book was published.

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Must-Read: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Shy high school freshman Charlie's awkward, sometimes cringeworthy but ultimately endearing account of adolescence is so powerful that it was made into a movie that is being released this month.

Must-Watch: Freaks and Geeks

This Judd Apatow comedy-drama garnered a cult following by highlighting the teens who are often most overlooked—the slacker "freaks" and nerdy "geeks." Don't forget to watch for the outstanding before-they-were-famous cast members, including James Franco, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, and Busy Philipps.

Must-Watch: The Wonder Years

Maybe you're thinking you can't relate to a show set in the turbulent 1960s. Fear not: The rites of passage that Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) faces—first kisses, annoying older brothers, navigating high school—are relatable in any decade.